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Kettering University
Flint, MI · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $29,797
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $96,136
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Kettering University is a private nonprofit college in Flint, MI with 1,205 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1251 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,797 per year ($20,842 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $96,136 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,951
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,543
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–660
200800
SAT Math580–670
200800
ACT Composite26–30
136
What Kettering University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $64,286
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $50,650
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,842
- $30–48k$19,719
- $48–75k$24,254
- $75–110k$30,258
- $110k+$36,265
Get a personal estimate with Kettering University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $96,136
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,205
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White73%
- Hispanic4%
- Black5%
- Asian7%
Kettering University FAQ
What is Kettering University's acceptance rate?+
Kettering University admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Kettering University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1251.
What ACT score do you need for Kettering University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–30.
Is Kettering University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Kettering University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,951 students applied to Kettering University and 1,543 were admitted; 228 enrolled.
Does Kettering University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Kettering University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Kettering University require an essay?+
Kettering University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Kettering University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $64,286 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,797.
What is Kettering University's graduation rate?+
74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 169983 · How we use this data
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